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EARTH 360° ART, PHOTOGRAPHY&VIDEO COMPETITION

Application Deadline: 31 December,2023

LOCATION: Bangladesh

The Earth 360° is an annual festival of arts that brings both amateur and professional visual storytellers to present thought-provoking ideas on environmental issues. It aims to spread awareness and build consciousness among the wider population about the impending ‘Triple Planetary Crisis’ and inspire collective actions for a sustainable future.

ELIGIBILITY:

No categories have entry fees.

Participants from different countries are eligible. However, the entries have to be Bangladesh’s river-oriented.

Drawing Competition – Participants of age up to 15 years – Deadline: 15 December, 2023
Digital Art Competition – Open to all – Deadline: 15 December, 2023
Photography (Junior Sections) – Participants of age up to 30 years – Deadline: 15 December, 2023
Photography (Senior Sections) – Participants from age 31 years and above – Deadline: 15 December, 2023
Video Films – Open to all – Deadline: 15 December, 2023

A participant can submit a maximum of 3 entries per category except for the Drawing Competition.

BENEFIT:

Drawing Competition

Best Drawing

Crest  |  Books worth Tk 5,000 | Certificate of Appreciation

2nd Best Drawing

Crest  |  Books worth Tk 4,000 |  Certificate of Appreciation

3rd Best Drawing

Crest  |  Books worth Tk 3,000 |  Certificate of Appreciation

Digital Art Competition

Best Drawing

Crest  |  Certificate  |  Award Money of Tk 30,000

2nd Best Drawing

Crest  |  Certificate  |  Award Money of Tk 25,000

3rd Best Drawing

Crest  |  Certificate  |  Award Money of Tk 20,000

Photography

SENIOR SECTION

Best Photography
Crest  |  Certificate  |  Award Money of Tk 30,000

2nd Best Photography

Crest  |  Certificate  |  Award Money of Tk 25,000

3rd Best Photography

Crest  |  Certificate  |  Award Money of Tk 20,000

JUNIOR SECTION

Best Photography
Crest  |  Certificate  |  Award Money of Tk 25,000

2nd Best Photography

Crest  |  Certificate  |  Award Money of Tk 20,000

3rd Best Photography

Crest  |  Certificate  |  Award Money of Tk 15,000

Video Films

Best Film – Short Fiction

Crest  |  Certificate  |  Award Money of Tk 50,000

Best Film – Documentary

Crest  |  Certificate  |  Award Money of Tk 50,000

Best Vlog

Crest  |  Certificate  |  Award Money of Tk 30,000

3 Special Mentions

Crest  |  Certificate  |  Award Money of Tk 20,000

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THE MICHAEL ELLIOTT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN AFRICAN STORYTELLING

Application Deadline: January 31, 2024.

LOCATION: USA

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the ONE Campaign, and the Elliott family are happy to announce a call for entries for the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling. The award honors up-and-coming journalists in Africa who strive to strengthen people’s voices and illuminate the transformational change taking place on the continent.

ELIGIBILITY:

The contest is open to English-speaking journalists working in Africa for print, broadcast, and online news media. Applicants must have no more than 10 years of journalism experience.

Applicants must submit one published piece that exemplifies Africa through thoughtful reporting and excellent storytelling. We are looking for impactful investigative or explanatory pieces, especially those illuminating transformational change in Africa.

A copy of the published story or broadcast clip must be submitted in English. Works in other languages must include English translations. We welcome submissions from print, broadcast, or digital journalists. Multimedia submissions may include web, audio, video, visual, or mixed media.

The submitted story must be published between December 1, 2022, and December 1, 2023.

BENEFIT:

The winners will receive a $5,000 cash prize and a personalized award certificate. The winners will have an extraordinary opportunity to spend two weeks at The Economist headquarters in London.

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